My stepfather has a will, his wife told the county courthouse there was no will. What do I do? I believe I am a beneficiary.

To follow-up on the prior answer, the first question is whether he is living or deceased. If he is still alive, then ask him wheere his original...

Is it customary in a probate case for the lawyer to put the decedent's funds in his own personal trust until probate is complete

The first question is whether your mother or another member of the family is appointed the executor or administrator of the estate. The executor or...

I will assume in answering this question that your mother signed and recorded a deed retaining a life estate in her name, but named you as the sole...

How is a PA estate handled when there is no will? What happens - the literal ABC process? Is no will more costly in the end?

Attorneys Bernick and Zelinger have given good insight. I am writing to add the following point for your neighbor: one reson to have a Will is to...

I agree with Attorney Fischer. I write separately to make sure you understand the following: Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax is assessed against...

For your brother to act with authority as Executor, the Will must be probated with the Register of Wills in the County of your mother's residence,...

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Will medical assistance and the nursing home get everything and will my brother and I have to sell the house/car for them too?

The two other attorneys have answered your question very well. I would add that, in regard to the house, it does not have to be sold for your...

Probably Not. A significant reason for the administration of an estate by co-executors is to ensure that the beneficiary receives the most he or...

What's a reasonable interest rate in PA that an Executor & Heir can charge (the Estate) for advancing Operating capital to it??

The first question I must ask is whether the Executor is also an heir. The second question is whether all the heirs have been notified that the...

My mother and brother passed away

Your answer is a bit confusing. I am not sure if the bank is saying that you did not pay enough towards the amount of mortgage in arrears, or if...